Linktree lays off 27% of workers, hitting ANZ staff hardest, in favour of US hires
Linktree has axed 27% of its staff, mostly from Australia and New Zealand to make room for more US hires. It also revealed its acquisition of Berlin competitor Bento.
Tech Council says tech jobs are up despite mass layoffs
The latest report from the Tech Council of Australia reveals tech jobs are actually on the rise despite recent layoffs.
US of AI: Perspectives from SmartCompany’s tech tour of North America
Our senior tech reporter recently spent two weeks in the US and reflects on the state of the industry on the ground - from the rise of AI, economic turmoil and layoffs.
On the scene for Microsoft’s latest layoffs and AI security announcement
In the last 24 hours more Microsoft staff were laid off while it announced another AI product. We headed to its Redmond campus to find out more.
A temporary dancefloor and no plans for layoffs: Canva celebrates new Melbourne office through tech sector downturn
Canva's global head of people Jennie Rogerson and head of design Andrew Green explained why the firm sprung for a new Victorian home, the concepts behind its creation, and why they are celebrating through the tech downturn.
What a small tech company must not learn from big tech layoffs
The layoffs might seem to be running counter to these values, but they’re happening against an established track record. Smaller tech companies don’t have the luxury of a track record.
The tech bloodbath continues as Xero cuts up to 800 jobs
Xero is the latest tech company to make major staff cuts, following Atlassian earlier this week, shedding roughly 15% of its workforce.
Hey Elon, stop treating Twitter like an early-stage startup but with zero benefits
Elon Musk and his fans are treating Twitter like a startup, including long hours and dedication from its employees. But it doesn't come with any of the benefits.
What tech bosses like Zuckerberg and Bankman-Fried actually mean when they say sorry
CEOs and politicians 'taking responsibility' for their errors is especially masterful as it never involves taking any actual responsibility.
Sack staff and pay them less, billionaire investor tells Google CEO in blistering letter
Google has far too many employees, and they're too highly paid, according to a billionaire investor with shares in Alphabet.
How to maintain culture through the tech downturn
Going backwards can sometimes take you forwards and there are two main ways that founders can maintain culture during turbulent times.
After a whirlwind two years, it’s time for online retailers to shed the bad habits and get back to basics
Over the past two years, many businesses grew that otherwise wouldn’t have, or shouldn’t have. Bad habits were formed while the going was good, and now those bad habits are being shown up.